Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
Old Wills and Remarriage
My father-in-law remarried a few years ago, but never revoked his previous will which named his eldest daughter as his executor. He recently passed away and while there is little animosity between the children and the stepmother, I'm wondering who is actually in charge of his estate? My smil's name is on all of the deeds, policies and bank accounts. Does the executor still retain some type of authority over the distribution of property? Thanks for any help!
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Re: Old Wills and Remarriage
Any property held jointly will be transferred by operation of law. The executor would retain authority over property that has not transferred ownership by operation of law.
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